Recruitment specialists for the Wholesale, Distribution and Manufacturing sectors

Helping you hire the people who move your business forward.

A trusted partner in permanent recruitment

OLRA Recruitment Solutions delivers permanent recruitment with the expertise of a specialist consultancy and the care of a trusted partner.

Sector knowledge

Over a decade of experience recruiting within Wholesale, Distribution and Manufacturing markets.

Long-term partnerships

Long-term recruitment partnerships built on trust, consistency and clear communication.

Consultative approach

A proactive, consultative recruitment approach tailored to your business and hiring needs.

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What we do

We deliver permanent recruitment across all levels and functions, including:

Commercial & Leadership

  • Commercial Leadership
  • Senior Management
  • Branch & Profit Centre Management
  • Sales Leadership

Sales & Operations

  • Sales & Business Development
  • Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Purchasing & Procurement

Business Support

  • Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing
  • IT

Early Careers

  • Graduate Recruitment
  • Commercial Trainees
  • Future Talent Pipelines

Whether you’re hiring experienced professionals or developing future talent, every search is handled with care, attention and a clear focus on long-term success.

How we work

Our approach is structured, considered and designed to deliver the right result.

Understand your business

We take time to understand your business, culture and what success genuinely looks like.

Target the right candidates

Using established sector networks and focused, proactive search methods.

Assess long-term fit

We look beyond experience to assess motivations, behaviours and long-term alignment.

Deliver with consistency

You get clear communication and one point of contact, from briefing through to placement.

Why partner with OLRA

Deep sector expertise

We work exclusively within Wholesale, Distribution and Manufacturing, giving businesses access to candidates who understand the sector and can add value quickly.

A consistent point of contact

From initial briefing through to placement, you work with a consultant who understands your business and manages the process from start to finish.

Quality over volume

Our process is built around quality, suitability and long-term success, not CV volume.

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Early careers specialism

Alongside industry-experienced hires, we help businesses build future talent pipelines through Graduate and Commercial Trainee recruitment. The right first opportunity can shape an entire career. That’s why we work carefully with both businesses and candidates to make sure the fit is right from the start.

We understand how important training, development, culture and long-term career opportunities are to early-career professionals, and how important it is for businesses to identify future leaders with the right attitude and potential.

Looking for your next role?

Whether you’re stepping into your first commercial role or considering your next leadership move, we take the time to understand what matters to you professionally and personally.

For graduates and commercial trainees, your first role sets the tone for everything that follows. We take time to understand not just what you’re looking for, but what kind of environment will allow you to develop and grow, so you can take that first step with confidence.

Get in touch to find out more.